Discover Kuskovo
The Kuskovo estate belonged to the earls Sheremetev and was intended for magnificent receptions of crowded, theatrical festivals, and festivities.
Kuskovo is a unique architectural ensemble of the XVIII century, one of the most beautiful noble residences of the Russian Empire. Right now there are about 20 unique monuments of architecture, including a Large Stone Orangery, Grotto, Palace, old Church and many others.
In Kuskovo you can walk along the beautifully preserved French Park with marble sculptures, original pavilions, and ponds. The center of the architectural ensemble is the magnificent Palace, with the original design and the rich decoration of the interiors.
In Kuskovo you can walk along the beautifully preserved French Park with marble sculptures, original pavilions, and ponds. The center of the architectural ensemble is the magnificent Palace, with the original design and the rich decoration of the interiors.
In 1919 the estate became a Museum, and since 1938 (after the transfer to Kuskovo Russia's only Ceramics Museum) was renamed “the State Museum of Ceramics and "Kuskovo." Today it is one of the world's largest holders of ceramics and glass collections of different countries from antiquity to modern times.
Annually, the Museum organizes exhibitions: concerts of classical music, following the old tradition of the estate of the celebrations, receptions, and festivals.
Annually, the Museum organizes exhibitions: concerts of classical music, following the old tradition of the estate of the celebrations, receptions, and festivals.
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